Smog is a big problem in many Chinese cities. But it seems that besides wearing a mask, few of us know what has caused the smog and what to do to beat it. Chai Jing, a former news interviewer with CCTV, discussed the questions in her documentary Under the Dome.
The 103-minute film was on websites on Feb 28. In the film, Chai visits polluted places and talks to officials and scientists. She thinks that burning too much coal and oil are the main causes of PM2.5 and smog.
To solve the problem, Chai suggests that we should clean our coal and oil or replace them with cleaner energy such as natural gas.
In her film, Chai also emphasizes(强调) that everyone can do something to help control smog too. For example, we can live a greener life by using more public transport. Or if we see things that could harm the environment, we can try to stop it. In the film, when she sees a restaurant cooking without any suitable filter facilities (过滤设备), she calls the hotline 12369. The restaurant installed the filter a week later.
Chen Jining, the new minister of environmental protection, praised Chai. “This film encourages ordinary people to take notice of the environment. This is what we need in the future.”
1.What is the main cause of smog according to Chai?
A.Setting off too many fireworks.
B.Burning too much coal and oil.
C.Too many cars in big cities.
D.Too many factories and companies.
2.Which of the following is NOT included in Chai’s suggestions towards reducing smog?
A.Using cleaner energy.
B.Cleaning coal and oil.
C.Using public transport.
D.Replacing coal with wind energy.
3.What can we tell from the story?
A.Only factories produce heavy smog.
B.Only the government can control smog.
C.Smog can’t be controlled by ordinary people.
D.Living a green life can help reduce smog.
4.What’s Chen Jining’s attitude towards Chai’s film?
A.He didn’t watch it. B.He thought highly of it.
C.He disagreed with it. D.He disliked it.
I first began experiencing worries and depression(沮丧)at the age of 14, after being bullied(欺凌)at school for years. While at first worries and depression would come and go, it finally became a part of my life.
In order to solve the problem, I tried everything from when I was in college to graduate school: mood-changing medicine, special teas, things I read about in books, and advice given by doctors. Sadly, I didn't feel any better.
But one afternoon, I saw an article in a magazine. It talked about how dogs were able to help people with worries and depression. The next day, I decided to get a dog – a corgi(柯基犬).
When I brought my little corgi, Buddy, home, I didn't realize how much he would change my life. It didn't happen right away, however.
Once the "puppy excitement" went away, my worries and depression came back as usual. One morning, I woke up with those familiar feelings again. I didn't want to get out of bed. I turned to pull the covers back over my head and give up. That's when I saw Buddy.
Buddy started jumping all over me, licking(舔)my face, letting me know that it was time to go outside. It was as if he were saying, "There's no time to be sad, the world is amazing!" And for the first time in my life, on a day when my worries and depression were strong, I got out of bed. I put on my winter clothes and went for a walk in the snow with my new friend. I realized at that moment, walking down the street in winter, my life was changing. I really was a new person. This was my new beginning.
It's been more than a year since that day, and I've never spent another morning unable to get out of bed. I've not cried myself to sleep or spent my days stuck with fear and sadness. Sure, I still have days when I feel sad or worried. But with Buddy by my side, I've finally learned how to manage these feelings.
1.According to the first two paragraphs, the writer ________ .
A.liked to fight with others for years
B.began to feel worried and depressed in college
C.felt less worried after taking medicine
D.tried many ways to fight against depression but failed
2.How did the writer know having a dog might help with her worries and depression?
A.A doctor recommended it to her. B.She read it in an article by chance.
C.She heard it from some other patients. D.She found it out by herself.
3.How does the writer feel in the last paragraph?
A.Hopeful. B.Worried. C.Uncertain. D.Sad.
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND |
Films at the Museum Two European films will be on this Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1：30. The workers will be at 3：45. For further information, call 498-7898. |
Captain Good Fellow Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Square on Saturday morning at 10：00. Free. |
International Picnic Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5：00 p. m. |
Do You Want to Hear "The Zoo" "The Zoo", a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert at 8：00 p. m. at Rose Hall, City College, Sunday. |
1.How can you get more information about the films at the Museum Theatre?
A.By writing a letter. B.By sending an email.
C.By making a telephone call. D.By looking through the website.
2.Children cannot enjoy ________ at the City Square on Saturday morning.
A.interesting stories B.funny games C.wonderful pictures D.exciting dances
3.Where can you taste delicious and cheap food on Saturday afternoon?
A.At the City Square. B.At the Central Park.
C.At the Museum Theatre. D.At the Rose Hall, City College.
“Sixteen,” I said. I have forgotten the math question my second-grade teacher, Joyce Cooper, asked that day, but I will never forget my _________. As soon as the number left my mouth, the whole class started laughing. I felt like the _________ person in the world.
Mrs. Cooper fixed them with a firm（严格的）look. Then she said, “We’re all here to ___________”
Once Mrs. Cooper asked us to write a report about what we hoped to do in the future. I wrote: “I want to be a ___________ like Mrs. Cooper.
She wrote on my report, “You would _________ an outstanding teacher because you are determined and you try hard. ” I was to carry those _________ in my heart for the 27 years.
After I graduated from high school, I got married and had children.
We needed money just to get by. College and teaching were impossible.
Then one day I thought of my _________. I talked it over with my family and _________ to attend college classes in the mornings before work. And when I got home from work, I would _________. Finally, after seven years, my dream had been realized and I became a teacher.
Not long after I started __________ , something happened that brought the ____________ rushing back to me. I had written a sentence with grammatical errors on the blackboard. Then I asked students to come and __________ the mistakes.
One girl got halfway through, became ________ and stopped. As the other children laughed, __________ rolled down her cheeks. I gave her a hug and told her to have a drink of water. Then, remembering Mrs. Cooper, I fixed __________of the class with a firm look. “We are all here to learn,” I said.
1.A.answer B.question C.result D.action
2.A.cleverest B.happiest C.stupidest D.shiest
3.A.work B.watch C.play D.learn
4.A.friend B.teacher C.reporter D.parent
5.A.make B.change C.return D.develop
6.A.teachers B.reports C.words D.classmates
7.A.dream B.work C.plan D.idea
8.A.supposed B.decided C.promised D.agreed
9.A.sleep B.rest C.study D.play
10.A.studying B.teaching C.thinking D.writing
11.A.teacher B.feeling C.life D.past
12.A.prove B.correct C.check D.read
13.A.mad B.excited C.confident D.confused
14.A.water B.smiles C.tears D.seat
15.A.the rest B.the most C.the whole D.the half
一Have you watched the documentary about SIP? —Yes, it's great. It shows ________.
A.what has the government built in open spaces
B.how people's living conditions have been improved
C.if SIP is a wonderful place to live or not
一What will you do then?
一I will telephone the police and complain about it the noise stops soon.
A.unless B.though C.because D.if
